FEMA's mission is to support our citizens and first responders to ensure that as a nation we work together to build, sustain and improve our capability to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from and mitigate all hazards
The Environmental Planning and Historic Preservation (EHP) program integrates the protection and enhancement of environmental, historic, and cultural resources into FEMA's mission, programs and activities; ensures that FEMA's activities and programs related to disaster response and recovery, hazard mitigation, and emergency preparedness comply with federal environmental and historic preservation laws and executive orders; and provides environmental and historic preservation technical assistance to FEMA staff, local, State and Federal partners, and external partners.

DESCRIPTION: The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) of the Department of Homeland Security is seeking applicants for TEMPORARY jobs in multiple locations in GA. Seasonal

JOB DUTIES: The Historic Preservation Specialist (also known as the Historic Site Administrator) will be responsible for conducting historic preservation compliance reviews. The Historic Preservation Specialist will be responsible for conducting Historic Preservation compliance reviews with minimal supervision. An understanding of Environmental Laws and Executive Orders is desirable. Provides technical assistance to program staff and other personnel, Tribal/State and local officials regarding FEMA's EHP compliance responsibilities, and may serve as a technical expert for specific environmental laws or Executive Orders. Deliver concise environmental and historic preservation information to applicants and program staff. Conduct environmental reviews and prepare required documentation, and submit recommendations to the appropriate team leader for approval.

REQUIREMENTS:Completion of an undergraduate degree in Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Biology, Historic Preservation, Anthropology or related discipline OR four (4) years of experience working in a technical position focused on resource management, environmental compliance, cultural resource management or related discipline. Ability to draft professional-quality documentation, consultation letters, and email is required.The candidate must be able to work independently, possess strong communication skills, and be able to handle a stressful work environment.The candidate should possess strong computer, interpersonal, and customer service skills, including Microsoft Office and Google Earth.

Candidates may be experienced professionals with a background in/as a Historic Architecture, an Architectural Historian, an Architecture and an Archaeologist. Preference is given to individuals who have education and experience to meet the Secretary of Interior's Professional Qualifications Standards and who have prior experience consulting with the State Historic Preservation Office. Prior FEMA experience is not required yet preferred.

To Apply:
Please visit: www.employgeorgia.com
Step 1: Click Job Seekers in center left of www.employgeorgia.com website.
Step 2: Log-in with username/password OR register for an account if first time using website.
Step 3: Once logged in Create or Upload your resume (if you decide to upload it, the website will prompt you to answer additional questions so that it knows how to categorize your experience).
Step 4: Once resume is created/uploaded, click the Job Search Tab on the top of the website.
Step 5: In the search box, type FEMA, select the appropriate radius, and click Go>>
NOTE: You must have an Georgia address to apply to position, the search will be based on a radius from your Zip Code.
Step 6: Stroll down until you find the Historic Site Administrator position, and click it.
NOTE: There may be more than one position for more than one location.
Step 7: Review the Position Description and click How to apply for this Job>> to apply.
Estimated time to complete this process: least than 30 minutes